{my little herb garden}

last weekend, i purchased a small assortment of herbs from a local nursery. i didn't want to spend a lot much money on planters (even though it'd be nice to have pretty ones), so i got one from my mom's house that she wasn't using and i bought another one at a garage sale for $1.


i love to use fresh herbs when i cook, so i am super excited that i can now simply go into my backyard and pick them when i need them. you can't get any fresher than that! it will save a lot of money and prevent a lot of waste (i don't know how much parsley i've thrown away; it always come in ridiculously huge bunches!)

basil & parsley - the two herbs i use most. basil is my absolute favorite herb. 
its aroma and taste are delectable.

rosemary - also loooove the smell of this herb. behind it are thyme & dill.

i'm hoping to add a few more herbs to the garden party -- chives, lavender, mint (for mojitos - yum), maybe oregano, maybe sage. any recommendations?

if any of you have an herb garden (or any kind of garden), i would love some tips, as this is a new venture for me. to be honest, i have never tended any kind of garden. i'm hoping my little "garden" flourishes and inspires me to do much more gardening in the future (moreso when we have our own home). i would love to grow fruits and veggies one day, particularly strawberries and tomatoes. yum!

i was a little worried about maggs getting into my herbs, but fortunately this has not been a problem. he is more content gnawing on sticks.